Category: Questioning

I tried something new last week. I needed a stand-alone activity that would last about 3 days. Many TPRS (teaching proficiency through reading and storytelling) practitioners have written about using a piece of art or a photograph as the basis of a story. So I thought of the most interesting French painter I knew… Read More A short lesson plan based on a French artist

I spent half a period the other day leading an activity that was totally unplanned. How was I able to deviate without stress? Thanks to the TPRS (teaching proficiency through reading and storytelling) methodology, I have freedom to maneuver and take advantage of what pops up naturally in my French classes. Emma, pictured above, is… Read More The beauty of the spontaneous moment

This is part 3 in a series of posts that show the language methodology called TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling).I recently had a student film me reviewing and adding to a story the class had created. If you missed Parts 1 & 2, here’s a link to the previous post: Previous blog post… Read More TPRS – in action – Part 3

TPRS or Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling is a simple method of teaching a foreign language. I often tell my students (and their parents) that there is nothing intellectual about acquiring a language. If a learner of any age receives sufficient input that is comprehensible, they WILL acquire language. The ‘magic’ behind TPRS centers… Read More TPRS in action – Part 2